November 2023
Carson City Rotary presentation to focus on future status of electric vehicles
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/13/2023 - 9:32amCould an electric vehicle (EV) be in your future? There’s a could chance it could. If you’ve thought about it, but have questions, you’re invited to join members of the Rotary Club of Carson City at its meeting this week.
Column: The Financial Side Of Getting Married
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/13/2023 - 8:11amOf course, marriage is all about love. Who cares about money matters when you’re in love? Besides, for the father of the bride, just paying for the wedding is enough “financial” matters to worry about! The sooner a newly married couple takes care of some important financial issues the better.
Group to have rally before next Douglas County School District board meeting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/13/2023 - 7:57amThe next meeting for the Douglas County School Board is on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 4 p.m. The day before will be a rally along US 395 from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
The group "We Deserve A Better Board" hopes to fill the sidewalks through the middle of town with the color red and positive messages on signs to elevate their voice and show the community they want positive change.
Capitol City Gun Club Turkey Shoot happening Sunday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/13/2023 - 7:39amOn Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host its annual Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot at its Trap fields beginning at 9 a.m. Entry is $5 per ticket, with a limit of two turkeys per shooter. The Club is located at 3590 Arrowhead Drive.
Potholes and Politics
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/13/2023 - 7:30amIt's no secret that the streets in Carson City need are in dire need of maintenance. It's been a longstanding issue for decades without any real solutions. Various politicians have floated ideas ranging from waiting for the federal government to provide funds to imposing new taxes. The most recent effort is of the latter.
Explore Orthodox Christianity
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/13/2023 - 6:36amWhat is identified as “The Orthodox Church” today is the original Christian Church established by Jesus Christ, handed down to His Apostles, and described in the New Testament. It was one Church until a split separated Orthodox East from Latin West in the eleventh century but the Orthodox Faith and practice has continued unaltered for two thousand years.
USS Nevada sailor places wreath on ship’s memorial
Submitted by editor on Mon, 11/13/2023 - 6:20amOne of the greatest warships that sailed for the U.S. Navy has been eternally etched into the Silver State’s history. The USS Nevada, which first saw action during World War I and then extensively during the second world war at Normandy and the Pacific theater, used her big guns and dedicated crew to help defeat the Axis powers in 1945.
Chief Master Sgt. Cameron Pieters to speak Wednesday to Carson City GOP women
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/12/2023 - 7:02pmThe Ormsby Republican Women's Club will be meeting this Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Adam's Hub at 111 W. Proctor Street. Social hour is from 5:30-6:00 pm with the meeting from 6 to 7 pm, cost is $15 at the door. Our guest speaker is Chief Master Sgt. Cameron Pieters of the Nevada National Guard. He will be discussing current events and how women are taking a greater leadership role in the Guard.
10 Free "Social Scholarship" Tickets to Western Nevada LGBTQ+ and Friends Social on Saturday 11/18 at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/12/2023 - 5:53pmTen Free Social Scholarship Event Tickets made available by a community supporter. Apply now at wnvlgbtq@gmail.com for those who could otherwise not afford to attend this community event.
Pine Nuts: Our Huckleberry hero who loves them Beer Nuts
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/12/2023 - 5:04pmMost friends who have visited Layne Haven over the past six years have met my pet Jay, Huckleberry. He stops by three times a day, 8 a.m. for breakfast, noon for lunch, and 5 p.m. for Happy Hour, when he gets a Beer Nut.